World Oil Demand Growth Highest in 16 Years
In its May Oil Market Report the International Energy Agency (IEA) raised its forecast for 2004 world oil demand by 0.27 mbd. Altogether oil demand growth in 2004…
Double Side Skin for Bulkers Tanked
As a result of the debate under Item 5 at the IMO's Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 78), the industry finally has an agreement which removes the mandated requirement…
New Standards for Ship Construction
The IMO's Maritime Safety Committee 78th session (MSC 78) embarked on the difficult task of developing "goal-based standards" for newbuildings. MSC 78 has unanimously…
Cape Africa Repairs Commence
A quayside in the Dockyard in Simon's Town has been the scene of much activity over the past week following the arrival of the bulk carrier 'Cape Africa' in False Bay last Tuesday…
Bill Seeks $730M for Locks
Text of the bill (S. 2470) to enhance navigation capacity improvements and the ecosystem restoration plan for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System has been posted on the Internet.
Bill Calls for $3.5B in Security Grants
Text of the Public Transportation Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (S. 2453) to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to award grants to public transportation agencies to improve security…
10 Stowaways Found on U.S. Barge
A U.S. Coast Guard port security team, assisted by DHS partner agencies Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), apprehended…
National Defense Tank Vessel Construction Assistance Update
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) is hosting two conference calls on May 26 to address issues regarding its Request for Competitive Proposals (RFP) for construction…
Temporary Georgia Coast Security Zone
The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing temporary security zones and a temporary regulated navigation area (RNA) on the Savannah River and in St. Simons Sound and the…
